Hamilton: I was born to be world champion

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The first opportunity may have slipped through Hamilton's fingers 12 days ago at the Chinese Grand Prix when he beached his McLaren in gravel but he has a second chance this weekend in Brazil.

"I feel I was born for this, so I know I've got it in me," he said. "For me, I am so competitive. I always want to over-achieve, I want to achieve more and more and more."

The final race of what has been an often turbulent season represents possibly the biggest challenge in Hamilton's career, but his self-belief could not be greater ahead of the showdown.

"I want to win. I want it so bad, and the last race really showed me just how much I want it," insists Hamilton.

"I've been leading the championship now since the third race, and for me that's just mind-blowing.

"Coming into the season, I was just hoping to do a good job, maybe get some points and podium positions, so I never imagined I would have four race wins and six pole positions.

"But I have the chance to win the world championship this weekend, and if I do, then fantastic. It will be a big step in my career and my life."